It happened again. An artist wrote to me about a project she was offered, excited by the opportunity. She wasn’t going to be paid, mind you, but it would be “good exposure.” Ah good exposure! The two words

Every day (or so it seems!) an artist I’ve never met in my life asks me to look at their work online and give them feedback. Usually I try to explain as kindly as I can

I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather hang out with The Muse and make stuff than create an inventory. I think we can all agree on that. But anyone can chase inspiration, that’s the

Looking to brush up on your craft in the new year? With no shortage of online art masterclasses available, it can be difficult to know where to begin. And while self-study is a great option to

Critiquing art. I’m not going to lie to you, it can be a minefield. Having others critique your art and give feedback on your work is such an important part of becoming an artist. It’s essential,

There are really only two things you need to build an art career – craft and voice. And while it may be obvious what you need to do in order to hone your craft, what about

“Hey Crista, how do I develop originality and find my voice in the artwork?” one artist recently asked. “Do you have any tips?” I do! There are several things that artists can do to find their own

When I started out in the art world, artists were pretty limited in how they could sell their art.  The internet wasn’t popular yet so if you wanted to get artwork into someone’s hands you had

Creating a business plan may seem like a monumental task.  A lot of artists fear that it requires formal education and skills to draft a business plan. Au contraire!  While a business plan can appear to

Instagram has become an enormously popular social media platform. And this visual app is positively viral amongst photographers. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbiest chasing the perfect photo, Instagram is the ideal platform to post,

Have you ever opened up an email that feels like a generic cold-call? You know those emails that ask you to give your art away for “good exposure” ­– from someone you’ve never even met? Artists

A Curriculum Vitae, otherwise known as a CV, is an overview of your professional art career. It includes your work history and any achievements you have gained on your journey thus far. Common mistake artists make

An artist’s life is a balancing act.   Managing finances for the art studio, honing one’s artistic skills, finding the right platform to showcase works of art, thinking of social promotion, and investing time within your local art community are challenging for every artist. Participation in art fairs is

There are all kinds of ways to make money from your creativity. Let’s take a look at some of them. GET YOUR WORK OUT THERE Yes, you can exhibit in a commercial gallery and follow a traditional